BG Chap 18 - The way actions do not lead to reactions

Submitted by Radhikesh on Fri, 2014-02-07 12:51

This happens by renouncing the concept of being the doer, and having the conviction that the Supreme Lord is the main doer. By learning the five factors necessary for accomplishing any action, which are mentioned in the Vedānta, one can destroy karma. These five causes of action are described in Sāṅkhya – that which produces knowledge. Thus here Sāṅkhya means the Vedānta scripture. This knowledge concludes that Paramātmā is the initiator of all other causes of action. Sāṅkhya also means to speak (khyā) directly (samyak) about the Paramātmā. Kṛṣṇa offers this analysis to help us become detached from seeing ourselves as the doers of all actions, and thereby becoming bound. By understanding the Supersoul is the main doer of all actions, one’s actions will not produce any reactions.